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PODCAST

Esoterica Cinema

Jason Peters & Ryan Seybold

The podcast where hosts Jason Peters and Ryan Seybold take films from the cinematic multiverse and discuss the hell out of "em. Fun, thoughtful, whip-smart analysis with none of the usual pretense.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

2:02

Al-QaeDate (Comedy Sketch)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2023/01/30

Inspired by Four Lions. Written and produced by Ryan Seybold. Performed by Deborah Peters, Jason Peters, and Ryan Seybold.

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77:20

Four Lions aka Terrorism Has Never Been So Hilarious!...

Esoterica Cinema ·

2023/01/25

Jason and Ryan strap on their protective gear and attempt to handle this volatile, explosive comedy in 2010's Four Lions from director Christopher Morris. This is possibly still the only terrorism satire to be distributed on such a wide level, for obvious reasons. Does the film toe the line effectively or jump right across? Listen now and find out on this week's episode of Esoterica Cinema!

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7:20

And Justice For All (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2023/01/18

Join Jason as he travels back to 1979 to review Norman Jewison and Al Pacino's And Justice For All

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2:29

Larry Brodka, P.I. (Comedy Sketch)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2023/01/17

Inspired by L'Avventura. Written & Produced by Jason Peters. Performed by Jason Peters & Ryan Seybold.

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140:04

L'Avventura aka Lust, Italian Style aka Episode 51

Esoterica Cinema ·

2023/01/11

Jason and Ryan go back to Italy circa 1960, where both experience their first Michelangelo Antonioni film in the misleadingly titled L'Avventura. Among other grand, evocative language, this film has been described as imparting a new language upon cinema. Is such talk hyperbole or does the film deliver? Come join the discussion and find out! (P.S. Jason apologizes for the shite audio. It shan't happen again.)

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6:19

Eyes Without a Face (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2023/01/04

Join Ryan as he takes a trip back to 1960 to review Georges Franju's classic horror film Eyes Without a Face.

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8:41

Nope (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/12/28

Join Jason as he reviews Jordan Peele's 2022 sci-fi/horror film Nope starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer

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9:22

Midsommar (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/12/21

Join Ryan as he looks at Ari Aster's 2019 daytime horror film Midsommar, starring Florence Pugh and Will Poulter

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9:43

The Banshees of Inisherin (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/12/14

Join Jason as he gives a brief, sprawling review of his experience with the 2022 dramedy The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and written and directed by Martin McDonagh.Is it a good movie? Check.Does it make some really strange decisions? Also, check.

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8:51

The Baahubali Saga (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/12/07

This week, Ryan looks at director SS Rajamouli's 6-hour, 2-part epic, The Baahubali Saga.With it's epic production design and sweeping visuals, this film is a beautiful, over-the-top treat for your eyes and ears.

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7:29

The Invisible Man (2020)(5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/30

This week, Jason checks out the second of Leigh Whannel's films, 2020's The Invisible Man.Offering incredible tension and a terrific, physical performance from Elisabeth Moss, this is an incredibly effective thriller far worthy of your time.#invisibleman #theinvisibleman #elisbethmoss #leighwhannel #blumhouse #indiefilmpodcast #indiemoviepodcast #filmreview #moviereview #filmreviewpodcast #moviereviewpodcast

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8:33

The Black Phone (5 Minute Review) *SPOILERS*

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/23

This week, Ryan looks at the 2021 thriller The Black Phone from director Scott Derrickson, delving into exactly what did and didn't make the film work.#theblackphone#scottderrickson #ethanhawke #joehill #crobertcargill #indiefilmpodcast #indiemoviepodcast #filmreview #moviereview #filmreviewpodcast #moviereviewpodcast

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1:38

Hula Hoopin' (Comedy Sketch)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/21

This week's sketch is Hula Hoopin', inspired by The Hudsucker Proxy.Written, produced, and performed by Ryan Seybold

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130:49

The Hudsucker Proxy feat. Shawn from Cheapseat...

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/16

In 1994, Joel & Ethan Coen made a madcap, 50's-inspired comedy about a guy who invents the hula-hoop, and convinced Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, and Jennifer Jason Leigh to join the fun.Today, Jason & Ryan review it.And this time, they've brought along a friend in Shawn from Cheapseat Reviews!Enjoy this fun and informative look at The Hudsucker Proxy.

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6:18

Critters 2: The Main Course (5 Minute Review)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/09

This week, Jason returns to a certain sci-fi/comedy/horror franchise for Critters 2: The Main Course!While offering more gore and heightened special effects, the film lacks the sense of heart and family that made the first so successful.#critters #critters2 #mickgarris #scottgrimes #russellcarpenter #davidtwohy #indiefilmpodcast #indiemoviepodcast #filmreview #moviereview #filmreviewpodcast #moviereviewpodcast

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1:56

Gramburger Helper (Comedy Sketch)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/09

This week's sketch is Gramburger Helper, inspired by Tokyo Story.Written and produced by Ryan SeyboldPerformed by Ryan Seybold and Jason Peters

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100:12

Tokyo Story aka Say Hi to Your Mother for Me aka...

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/11/02

Tokyo Story is a film that comes loaded with expectations given its recent anointment as one of the all-time pinnacles of cinema. However, it is entirely possible that the weight of these expectations has a tremendous and ultimately negative effect on the initial viewing experience, setting the film up to be a much larger and more grandiose experience than it ultimately is.In this episode, Jason & Ryan unpack their reactions to this esteemed film, and the many was in which it differs from

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8:36

Bram Stoker's Dracula (5 Minute Review Series)

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/10/26

On this week's 5 Minute Review, Ryan takes a look at the extravagant, over-the-top production that is Bram Stoker's Dracula from filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola.#dracula #bramstokersdracula #francisfordcoppola #garyoldman #winonaryder #keanureeves #indiefilmpodcast #indiemoviepodcast #filmreview #moviereview #filmreviewpodcast #moviereviewpodcast

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4:06

Crunters aka Drexler & Steve: Creature Hunters...

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/10/25

We've got our latest, greatest sketch live for your amusement in case you didn't catch the episode!Episode 87 of Season 3 features this sketch, "Crunters" inspired by Critters.This one was written & produced by Jason, and features voice acting from both Jason and Ryan.Enjoy!***Written & Produced by Jason PetersPerformed by Jason Peters and Ryan Seybold***Follow us on Twitter @Esoterica CinemaCheck us out on Instagram EsotericaCinema#filmcomedy #moviecomedy #satire #fakecommercial

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94:12

Critters aka Feel Good Monster Flick of the Year aka...

Esoterica Cinema ·

2022/10/19

We're officially knee-deep into Season 3 and what a season it's been! If you haven't yet, be sure to go back through the last few months and check out our 5 Minute Review Series, featuring Jason or Ryan giving a brief breakdown of interesting films from cinematic history.We've also had some great guest spots this season and pre-season, like Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable, MJ from Let's Jaws a Minute, and Candice from The Bloody Bits Horror Show.And of course, we are rocking' and rollin' with some

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